Registration open for Old Masters, Rising Professionals celebration

Event graphic that features the Boilermaker statue and reads "Old Masters and Rising Professionals Anniversary Celebration"

Registration is now open for the Old Masters and Rising Professionals Anniversary Celebration, scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 9, in West Lafayette.

Purdue will celebrate 75 years of the Old Masters program and a decade of Rising Professionals with exclusive campus tours, alumni meetups, and a sit-down dinner and keynote address. Anniversary festivities will begin on the eve of the annual Old Masters Program, taking place Nov. 10-12.

Each year, the university names select accomplished individuals as Old Masters and several young alumni as Rising Professionals. Honorees visit campus to share their experiences with current students and inspire future leaders.

Additional information about the anniversary festivities can be found on the event website.

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